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Where Your Money Goes
Full Breakdown: £43,000 Salary
| Deduction | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Salary | £43,000.00 | £3,583.33 | £826.92 |
| Income Tax | £6,086.00 | £507.17 | £117.04 |
| National Insurance | £2,434.40 | £202.87 | £46.82 |
| Take-Home Pay | £34,479.60 | £2,873.30 | £663.07 |
Understanding Your £43,000 Salary After Tax
If you earn £43,000 per year in the UK, your employer will deduct £6,086.00 in income tax and £2,434.40 in National Insurance contributions during the 2025/26 tax year. This leaves you with a net take-home pay of £34,479.60 annually. Use our after tax calculator to adjust for pension and student loan deductions.
Pension Power at £43,000
As a 20% taxpayer, pension contributions offer significant tax advantages. A 5% salary sacrifice contribution of £2,150 per year costs you only £1,720 in reduced take-home — because the £430 tax saving means the government effectively subsidises 20% of your contribution. Over a 30-year career with modest investment growth, this single decision could accumulate approximately £96,750 in your pension pot. Increasing your contribution by even 1% adds meaningful long-term wealth.
How Your £43,000 Is Taxed Band-by-Band
After your £12,570 Personal Allowance, the remaining £30,430 falls within the Basic Rate band at 20%. This means you pay £6,086 in income tax — one of the most straightforward tax positions in the UK system. In total, your combined income tax of £6,086 and National Insurance of £2,434 produce an effective deduction rate of 19.81%.
Council Tax Impact
The average Band D council tax in England is £2,171/year (£181/month). On your £34,480 take-home, this represents 6% of your net income — a significant additional cost not reflected in the income tax calculation above. Council tax varies dramatically by area: from under £1,400 in parts of Westminster to over £2,800 in Nottingham and Dorset. When comparing job offers in different locations, factor in council tax alongside rent and commuting costs for a true comparison of disposable income.
National Insurance on £43,000
Your NI bill of £2,434 breaks down into two parts: £2,434 at 8% on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270. Unlike income tax, NI has no personal allowance — it applies from the first pound above the threshold. NI contributions build your entitlement to the State Pension (currently £221.20/week at the full new State Pension rate), Maternity Allowance, and bereavement benefits. You need 35 qualifying years for the full State Pension.
Mortgage Affordability on £43,000
UK mortgage lenders typically offer 4.5 times your gross salary as a maximum loan. On £43,000, that gives you borrowing power of approximately £193,500. With a 10% deposit of £19,350, you could purchase a property worth up to £212,850. At current interest rates (around 5.5%), monthly repayments on this mortgage would be roughly £887 — representing 31% of your £2,873 monthly take-home pay. Financial advisers generally recommend keeping mortgage payments below 28-33% of net income.
For comparison: someone earning £28,000 per year takes home £23,680, and someone earning £60,000 per year takes home £45,357.
Monthly & Weekly Take-Home
Your £43,000 salary breaks down to £2,873.30 per month, £663.07 per week, or £132.61 per working day. If you work a standard 37.5-hour week, that's approximately £16.58 per hour after tax.
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